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In today’s episode, we’re diving into James 2:1–13 and wrestling with what it means to live out our faith without showing favoritism. James doesn’t hold back—he challenges us to reflect on how we treat others, especially those who don’t “look the part.” Whether it’s in our churches, friend groups, or daily life, it’s easy to lean toward people who seem impressive while overlooking those who don’t. But we’re reminded that real, living faith sees with God’s eyes—not the world’s. We talk about how mercy wins, how God values the unseen, and how we can start checking our hearts when favoritism starts to creep in.

Key Verse:

“My brothers and sisters, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” — James 2:1

What We Talk About:

• Why faith and favoritism don’t belong in the same life
  
  
  
• How God calls us to value what the world often ignores
  
  
  
• The way subtle bias can show up in our everyday interactions
  
  
  
• Why mercy—not judgment—should shape how we treat people
  
  
  

Let’s Reflect Together:

• Who do we tend to favor? Who do we overlook?
  
  
  
• In what ways has God shown us mercy—and how are we passing that on?
  
  
  
• What does “love your neighbor as yourself” look like in our real lives?
  
  
  

Challenge for the Week:

• Reach out to someone we might usually pass by
  
  
  
• Ask God to reveal blind spots where favoritism has taken root
  
  
  

Let mercy lead—at school, at work, at church, everywhere

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